Kenneth Bonham

Experience

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  Austin Morris

  Sept 1972 - Sept 1979

  Production Engineer

  Responsible for the specification, procurement of Production Facilities.Responsible for the establishment and implementation of Direct and Indirect Work Standards produced using various work study techniques.

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  Ford Motor Company

  Oct 1979 - Dec 2006

  Lead Production Systems Engineer

  Responsible for the development of European strategies and standards in support of the common implementation of best practice ‘Lean and Agile’ programmes. Development and facilitation of all strategies throughout European Plants, related to operational concerns.Coordinate all Total Productive Maintenance (TPM) actions in support of Ford Production System (FPS) Strategies. Determine constraints and implement actions to measure and improve Overall Equipment Efficiency (OEE) towards world class levels of sustainment, supported by ‘Lean and Agile’ activities including 5S, SMED, Kanban/JIT systems and error proofing (Poka Yoke). Support and guide the development and implementation of work balance actions throughout all direct manufacturing and indirect production support areas.Liaison with Group Staffs and Design Engineering on Common Practice Engineering Methods and report to the Plant Manager on facilitation of manufacturing operations and equipment. Development of specifications of equipment and monitoring of Original Equipment Manufacturer’s (OEM’s) at all stages through to installation and commissioning of a number of major programmes and projects at Bridgend Engine Plant.Attainment of Six Sigma Black Belt Certification through the successful implementation of Six Sigma methodologies to complete a number of projects in support of the Global Six Sigma strategies. Deployment of the key breakthrough strategy of Six Sigma throughout Bridgend Engine Plant. To recognise and establish ongoing Six Sigma project opportunities in support of manufacturing strategies.Development and roll out of all aspects of FPS (Ford Production System) throughout Bridgend Engine Plant. Coordinate ‘Continuous Improvement’ actions with Management, Supervision and Hourly personnel. Manage the work of FPS coaches (hourly paid operatives) in support of the Plant wide FPS projects and objectives being applied simultaneously and standardised and sustained. Show less

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  University of Wales Trinity Saint David

  Jan 2004 - Jul 2013

  Part Time Lecturer

  Responsible for preparing and delivering tutorials, assignments and examination questions in line with learning outcome requirements for Higher National, Degree and Masters Degree level programmes including Operations Management, Quality Systems (DCP, FMEA, QFD etc.) TS 16949, TPM, CBM (Condition Based Monitoring), Six Sigma methodologies, Manufacturing Technology/Materials and Intellectual Property processes and procedures.

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  Business Dynamics

  Feb 2006 - Sept 2007

  Programme Manager

  Responsible for Managing the development, preparation and delivery of ‘Business Awareness’ and ‘Key Skills’ seminar programmes to students in Schools and Colleges throughout South Wales in support of the preparation and development of further education or career ambitions.

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  UK – Intellectual Property Office

  Sept 2007 - Jun 2009

  Patent Examiner

  Responsible for assessing novelty and inventiveness of Patent applications across a broad spectrum of subject matter. Carrying out global searches and examinations using integrated systems and providing detailed reports to applicants or their agents regarding all aspects of their application in line with Central Government (DIUS) objectives.

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  Enterprise Consulting Limited

  Jun 2009 - Jan 2015

  Principle Consultant / Business Advisor

  Responsibility for the delivery of the European Funded, Business Innovation Programme in respect of Manufacturing in all regions of Wales on behalf of the Welsh Government. Delivery of this Programme is designed to reduce manufacturing costs, increase productivity, improve quality and delivery, reduce defects and utilise space or equipment more effectively by providing practical help through the application of diagnostic tools and giving experience based advice and guidance to align a business’s growth ambitions with its capability to realise innovation opportunities through Continuous Improvement to operational and strategic activities. My personal involvement with this programme has allowed me to utilise and further enhance my extensive knowledge, experience and skills to recognise potential opportunities to improve the effectiveness and efficiency of the processes, systems and operations of a range of Companies across all business sectors. To advise, guide and assist the individual Companies to recognise and establish strategic opportunities for improvement to their operations and to support the establishment and implementation of appropriate 3rd Party Consultancy or Cap Ex project(s) to achieve the desired outcomes.The Programme also includes the development and delivery of Event based key skills presentations relating to Problem Solving, Equipment Efficiency and New Product Introduction, related to 21st Century manufacturing operations. Show less

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  Various

  Jan 2015 - Apr 2016

  Temporary, Part Time and Consultancy positions

  A number of varied, interesting and challenging roles providing further experiential learning opportunities.

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  Acacia Innovations

  Mar 2015 - now

  Director

  ‘Acacia Innovations ’ has been established to provide innovative advice, guidance and assistance to all types of clients across all business sector activities. Having weathered the storm of the recession, I am sure you agree that it is extremely important all business owners, operators and stakeholders are able to meet the challenges of the competition?As an SME I am sure you would like to understand the fundamental business performance that contributes to the overall effectiveness of your operations?Acacia Innovations can provide a structured complete review of your business operations however, many business operators find this a somewhat ‘heavy’ approach so we suggest that it may be more appropriate to provide an easy to understand review of your operational activities with the outcome being recognisable, tangible and sustainable in respect of improvement opportunities. We can also assist in developing data streams to allow these opportunities to be prioritised to the benefit of the business. Ultimately we want to increase your turnover and profits, by helping your business to become more effective and efficient. Acacia Innovations understand the pressures that smaller SME’s experience and so the cost of engaging a consultant we believe can be appropriate to your business. However, as a fresh pair of eyes it is likely that a number of opportunities will be recognised and if you as a client implement the suggested improvement strategies the costs will become negligible and in fact over a relatively short period of time should be paid back in full. Innovation can be, and should be exiting. Show less

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  Acacia Innovations Limited

  Mar 2015 - now

  Director

  Acacia Innovations can provide a structured and complete review of your business operations, however many business operators find this a somewhat ‘heavy’ approach so we suggest that it may be more appropriate to provide an easy to understand review of your operational activities with the outcome being recognisable, tangible and sustainable in respect of improvement opportunities. We can also assist in developing data streams to allow these opportunities to be prioritised to the benefit of the business. Ultimately we want to increase your turnover and profits, by helping your business to become more effective and efficient. Show less